A special fainting goat goes to live on a farm where the other goats make fun of him for falling whenever he is startled, but some school children visiting the farm make him feel better about himself.
Arnie is not popular because he sends his slimy tongue into other animals' homes when he is hungry for ants, but when a baby mouse is in trouble, Arnie may be the only one who can help.
Opie is very embarrassed to learn of his ability to "play dead," which comes with an offensive smell, but this special talent helps him to save himself and some new friends.
Sally the salamander boasts about being so fast that no snake can catch her, and so when she discovers that her tail has been bitten off, she is embarrassed to let the other animals see her.
Sammy would rather hang from a branch all day than play with his monkey friends, but when a storm arrives, it is his special ability that keeps his best friend safe.
Patty does not know the answer when other animals ask what kind of creature she is, but she is willing to try flying, swimming, and gnawing wood to help them figure it out.
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